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I am optimistic about the potential of people to solve problems and to use technology to better the condition for more of humankind.

Vahid Monadjem

CEO, Nomanini

Africa

Vahid Monadjem is the founder and CEO of Nomanini, a South African-based payments platform provider that enables transactions in the cash-based informal retail sector. He is a trained engineer with innovation and product design experience.

Before founding Nomanini, he was McKinsey & Company’s Global fellow for emerging market product development. He has worked in Africa, South East Asia, North America and Europe within a wide range of industries, including, technical services, design, consumer goods, state-owned utilities, petrochemicals and telecommunications.

Why are you optimistic about the future of work?

I am optimistic about the potential of people to solve problems and to use technology to better the condition for more of humankind.